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title: "RDE594 Biochar in Paludiculture & Water Quality Phase 2"
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# RDE594 Biochar in Paludiculture & Water Quality Phase 2

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4446908f-268b-46fc-b766-407bcda2a600

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded an award for the "RDE594 Biochar in Paludiculture & Water Quality Phase 2" project, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV: 73200000). This procurement process utilised a selective method called off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The project aims to explore sustainable hydrological management in lowland agricultural peat to reduce carbon emissions. The tender covered various locations including the UK and global destinations. Key dates include the contract period starting on 19th July 2024 and ending on 31st January 2025, with an award notice published on 23rd July 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural research, environmental consultancy, or water management systems to contribute to groundbreaking sustainable practices. Companies with expertise in hydrology, carbon reduction, and ecological research are particularly well-suited to engage. The project, spearheaded by the Environment Agency, involves collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, offering participants the chance to work alongside prominent industry players and influence pivotal environmental policies.

## Notice

The Lowland Agricultural Peat Agenda The reduction of emissions from lowland agricultural peat, through more sustainable hydrological management has been recognised as a key policy driver in reducing Carbon emissions and reaching Carbon Budget 6 targets. The independent Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force, reported in 2023, setting out a number of Recommendations to take forward the Policy Agenda, with expected implications for the Environment Agency 's core business. The new Policy direction of wetter farming and/or paludiculture advocates methods of economically viable farming whilst raising water table levels from their current, significantly drained, positions. The wider benefits and potential risks of the new direction on the water environment and biodiversity in our lowland peat landscapes is currently has numerous identified evidence gaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70863210-9aee-4ad5-ac05-763666c4ae4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,706 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,706 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70863210-9aee-4ad5-ac05-763666c4ae4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70863210-9aee-4ad5-ac05-763666c4ae4f
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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